On the second day, just as dawn broke and the sun had yet to fully emerge to disperse the night sky, a large cavalry force appeared in front of the canyon. They halted and set up camp on the spot, some pitched tents while others lit fires and cooked, giving the impression of a leisure trip rather than an imminent assault. Below the canyon, a squad charged towards these men.
This scene made Luo Zheng cautious. If the enemy attacked outright, it would be less worrying. But this casual demeanor displayed a confidence in their inevitable success that unsettled Luo Zheng. With furrowed brows, he continuously observed through his binoculars, noticing some leaders gathering and discussing something, laughing from time to time, as if everything was under control.
